Pesticide and Fertilizer Bulk Storage

Buying in bulk

Bulk Fertilizer A tank that can hold more than 2,500 gallons of liquid fertilizer. A tank that can hold more than 2,500 gallons of liquid fertilizer. A farm that stores more than 7,500 total gallons of liquid fertilizer. A farm that stores more than 7,500 total gallons of liquid fertilizer. Liquid

Dry fertilizer stored in undivided quantities (piles not bags) exceeding 12 tons. Dry fertilizer stored in undivided quantities (piles not bags) exceeding 12 tons. Dry Fertilizer

Bulk Pesticides Any container that has the potential to hold more than 55 gallons of liquid pesticide. Any container that has the potential to hold more than 55 gallons of liquid pesticide. Dry pesticide stored undivided in excess of 100 pounds. Dry pesticide stored undivided in excess of 100 pounds. Liquid Dry

Minibulks Minibulk tanks (55 to 400 gallons) kept more than 30 days are considered bulk storage. Minibulk tanks (55 to 400 gallons) kept more than 30 days are considered bulk storage.

Registration Register with OISC Phone 765/ and Register with OISC Phone 765/ and Same form for both Pesticide and Fertilizer Same form for both Pesticide and Fertilizer No cost for registration No cost for registration Renewed annually Renewed annually

Bulk Storage and Containment Requirements Tank – primary containment Labeled Labeled –fertilizer grade –pesticide label External sight gauge External sight gauge –locked on fertilizer –not allowed on pesticides All tanks locked when not in use. All tanks locked when not in use.

Primary containment (tanks)

Holds volume largest tank + displacement of other tanks in dike. Holds volume largest tank + displacement of other tanks in dike. Add 6” if dike not under a roof. Add 6” if dike not under a roof. Sloped floor and sump pump. Sloped floor and sump pump. No drains for pumping over, in, or under the wall. No drains for pumping over, in, or under the wall. Bulk Storage and Containment Requirements Dikes – secondary containment

Primary containment (tanks) Secondary containment (dike)

Minimum: 10 x 20 ft and holds 750 gallons. Minimum: 10 x 20 ft and holds 750 gallons. Sloped and sump pump. Sloped and sump pump. All mixing, loading, equipment washing, filling of minibulks done on load pad. All mixing, loading, equipment washing, filling of minibulks done on load pad. Dry fertilizer mixing, loading, and transferring done over impermeable surface. Dry fertilizer mixing, loading, and transferring done over impermeable surface. Bulk Storage and Containment Requirements Load pad – operational containment

Primary containment (tanks) Secondary containment (dike) Mix load pad

Clean up immediately. Clean up immediately. Keep dike and pad free of debris. Keep dike and pad free of debris. Test before pumping liquids over dike. Test before pumping liquids over dike. Bulk Storage and Containment Requirements Spills

Bulk Storage and Containment Requirements Maintenance Inspect regularly Inspect regularly Maintain all components Maintain all components Post “No Trespassing” “Keep Out” signs Post “No Trespassing” “Keep Out” signs

Compliance Benefits Tax credit Tax credit –contact OISC Safeguards investment Safeguards investment Protects the environment Protects the environment Saves money buying in bulk quantities Saves money buying in bulk quantities Lower insurance rates possible Lower insurance rates possible

Look before you build Visit other facilities Visit other facilities Choose site carefully Choose site carefully Keep under roof Keep under roof Cost share funds available from NRCS Cost share funds available from NRCS Hire a concrete contractor Hire a concrete contractor

Primary containment (tanks) Secondary containment (dike) Mix load pad